Treatment of addictions via Naturopathy: A brief look

Addictions are an acute modern day lifestyle peril! Sometimes
one falls into its deadly trap even by staying aware of it. The common
addictions such as smoking and alcoholism at times starts from a casual
lifestyle choice and then becomes an uncontrollable habit that one can’t live
without. These apart, other kinds of addictions include prescription drugs,
street drugs and sometimes getting into the habit of doing anything in excess,
such as eating or working.

At the core, tension, anxiety, unhappiness and depression are
the reason for addictions to creep in. The treatment therefore should be
internal, than external. Naturopathy cures has been helping individuals to come
out addictions and lead a wholesome life.

Nature Cure
Therapies to Cure Addictions:

Today, there are eminent nature cure centers in India that
has come up with advanced cures for curing addictions. Some of the notable ones
are:

Acupressure – Patients of
addiction needs to be into a relaxed state of mind first and clear internal
blockages. Acupressure helps. This is an oriental healing process that heals
the body and mind by applying pressure on certain body points to release
blockages and relax the trapped nerves. It boosts the immune system and helps
the patient to come out of stress and depression and alleviate addictive
behavioural traits.

Diet Therapy – Patients
of addiction follow an improper diet that makes their system weak. Consumption
of proper diet, such as natural foods, herbs and more water helps to drain
excess toxins from the body as a result of smoking or drinking and restores the
balance naturally gradually. This way the patient can cope with anti-addiction
therapies better.

Meditation- Patients of
addiction believe that they can’t do without the substance abuse. Meditation
relaxes the amygdala in the brain and reduces the flight/fight behaviour
patterns. Guided meditation with affirmation recitation practiced under the
guidance of a trained naturopath is helpful in getting into a balanced and
positive mind set.

ShiroDhara – A famous
traditional Indian nature therapy, this helps in releasing tension and anxiety
and promotes better thinking. This helps the patient to release mental blocks
and get clarity on curing addictive behaviours.

Naturopathy targets the root cause of addiction and cures it
permanently with its wide range of treatment techniques.